Bill: HB 929, 86(R) - 2019

Committee

House Criminal Jurisprudence

2nd Chamber Committee

Senate Veteran Affairs & Border Security

Vote Recommendation

Vote Recommendation Economic Freedom Property Rights Personal Responsibility Limited Government Individual Liberty
Neutral Neutral Neutral Neutral Neutral Neutral

Author(s)

Rafael Anchia
Cesar Blanco

Sponsor(s)

Kirk Watson

Bill Caption

Relating to the duties of a magistrate to inform an arrested person of consequences of a plea of guilty or nolo contendere.

Fiscal Notes

No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.


Bill Analysis

HB 929 would require magistrates to inform a defendant that a plea of guilty or nolo contendere may affect the person’s eligibility for enlistment and reenlistment or result in the person’s discharge from the United States armed forces if they are a member. 

Vote Recommendation Notes

Texas Action is neutral on HB 929 as it neither advances nor hinders any of our liberty principles. 

Source URL (retrieved on 04/23/2024 06:04 PM): http://reports.texasaction.com/bill/86r/hb929?print_view=true